S.S.
"LIENSHING."
STRIKES ROCK AND SINKS NEAR SHANGHAI,
OFFICERS AND FOREIGN PASSENGERS RESCUED.
FORTY CHINESE PASSENGERS MISSING.
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SHANGHAL. December 19th, Mesars, Jardine, Matheson & Co.'s 8.8. Lishing, from Tientsin, struck the Amherst Rocks,64 miles out of Shang- hai, at 4 o'clock this morning and sank almost immediately. A pilot boat, in the vicinity, rescued the officers and foreign passengers and, it is believed, almost all the Chinese except three, who are known to be dead.
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The pilot boat returned to Shanghai, the foreign passangers being clad in their night clothes.
Lienshing Built in Hong Kong Two Years Ago
LATEN According to the latest information, when the Linching struck she listed over then slid off the rocks, sinking com- pletely an hour later.
The women and children were taken off arst, but many of the other passengers were thrown into the water
The Ellerman liner Colorado was the
first ship on the scene to aid in the work of rescue and most of the foreign passen- After- gers secured clothing thereon. wards the pilot vessel took off most of the passengers, bringing them to Shang- bai.
It is confirmed that all the foreign officers and passengers were saved but our of 130 Chinese passengers it is feared that 40 are missing.
The Lirashing was one of the "atar" vessels of the China Coasters. She wa built and launched in Hong Kong in
1921.
The Amherst.rocks are unlighted and are notorious for the strongest currents in the vicinity.
(The Lienshing, which left Tientsin on the 7th instant, was a vessel of 2416 tons, and plied regularly between Shang hai and Tientsin. She was according to Tientsin papers, commanded by Captain Simpson. 1
LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
-THE BIG FIVE" CONFER
INTER-ALLIED MILITARY CONTROL.
GENEVA, December 10th. "Satisfactory progress on the whole " was officially reported at the conclusion of the conference of the "Big Five, namely, the representatives of the Locarno Powers, who are privately dis quasing the amelioration of the Inter Allied military, control of Germany the evacuation of the Rhineland and other matters arising from the Locarno Pact The Conference was extended to-day by the inclusion of Baron Ishii for Japan, and it was adjourned pending a meeting of the Council of Ambassadors in "the
afternoon.
Germany's Fortresses.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 13r8. 1920.
CHINA'S UPHEAVAL."
STATE OF AFFAIRS ON THE YANGTSZE.
WHAT RECENT CHINESE AND FOREIGN VISITORS THINK.
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PERING. December 19th.
Well-informed. Chinese and foreigners, who have recently returned from the Yangtze, state that the situation has changed considerably during the past six weeks.
They assert that while the Cantonese were welcomed
as 'deliverers on their
THE LYONS SILK
INDUSTRY.
WORKING HOURS TO BE REDUCED.
(THROUGH AKUTER'S. SERVICE.)
PARIS, December 19th. The Lyons silk manufacturers, saya Le Matin, have, decided to reduce the working time in the weaving establish- ments to forty hours per week, to avoid the possibility of a prolonged stoppage in the silk industry.
THEATRE ABLAZE.
arrival, heavy, taxation, strikes and lack SAD FATE OF FOUR A of control have since alienated large nam- bers of Chinese.
They state that Husha's Tupan, Tang merely used the Cantonese in order to rid Seng Chi, and other militarists, have themselves of dangerous rivals, but they have really not adhered to Kuomintang principles or are willing to submit to their authority. They allege that Tang Seng Chi is willing to treat with Chiang Kai Shek as an equal but is unwilling to take orders from him, and that a similar situa. tion prevails in Hupeh and Kiangai, Hence the Cantonese position is not so strong as it appears, and the main result been to strengthen the demand for pre- of the past few months' campaign has
vincial autonomy, the central provincca not desiring to be under the contro! either of Canton or Mukden.
Security for British Loans.
LONDON, December 10th."
In view of the surprise expressed in Peking regarding Mr. Locker Lampson's statement in the House of Commons on
British loans to China, the following Wednesday relating to the security-for
text" of the question and answer is of interest:
Mr. Foot Mitchell" asked the total amount of British capital loaned to China and secured on Chinese revenues administered by the Imperial Maritime Customs, whether there is any safeguard for the payment in most cases other than the Maritime Customs and whether, in view of the proposed attempt to expel foreigners from the service, the Foreign Secretary could make any statement of British policy on this issue.
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ACTRESSES.
Rous, December 11th.
in a fire which occurred at the Apollo Four actresses were burned to death
circuit. Theatre, which was caused by a short
height of the performance. Within a few The fire started on the stage during the seconds, the entire hall was ablaze, but the audience succeeded in escaping by the
various exits.
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The roar of the flames and the screams of the women were beard in the adjoin ing thentre, the Elisie, where an audience comprising 100, was panic-stricken.
Quickly reassured that there was no danger, they marched to the theatre to the tune of the "Royal March"
The dead actresses, one of which is a German, had left the stage, but were trapped in their dressing rooms.
BRITAIN'S TRADE.
AMERICA'S NAVY.
THE SECRETARY'S ANNUAL REPORT.
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ASKS GOVERNMENT TO LOOSEN PURSE-STRINGS.
MANY POINTS DEALT WITH.
[XEUTER'S AMERICAN, SERVICE.]
WASHINGTON, December 19th. The annual report of Mr. Wilbur, Secretary of the Navy, to President Coolidge contains a strong appeal to the Government to loosen the purse-stringi in order that the Navy may be main- tained at the full strength permitted by law.
THE "FLOATING 'VARSITY."
SINGAPORE ENTERTAINS THE STUDENTS AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
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SINGAPORE, December 19th.
KING FOG!"
-NEW YORK IN HIS GHÀSTLY GRIP.
SHIPPING -SERIOUSLY
AFFECTED.
[REUTER'S 'AMERICAN SERVICE)
NEW YORK, December 19th. The 430 American college students Dense fog has caused the most serious aboard the steamer Ryndam, known as tie-up for years, approximately 10,000
the
"floating" university," which is ¦ making a world cruise, were entertained, of the twelve liners scheduled to sail passengers being affected. Only four out
on their arrival, at Government House.
THE PRINCE OF WALES.
TO VISIT CANADA NEXT YEAR,
OTTAWA, Decumber 10th. Mr. Wilbar aays that with the limited At the opening of Parliament, the now concentrate on repairs rather than on funds available it has been necessary to Governor General, Lord Willingdon,
announced that the Prince of Wales had› the alterations required to keep the first-accepted the invitation of the Canadian line ships up to proper standards for Government to visit Canada in 1997, in roll in 1928, being 339 under strength. It the Canadian Confederation. feet service. 5.150 officers were on the connection with the jubilee celebration of was also impossible, for the same reason, to maintain the required" 86,000 en- listed strength by 4,000.
Mr. Wilbur urges that nominations to the Annapolis naval academy should be restored to a basis of five for each mem- ber of Congress instead of, as at present. three, necessitated by cuts in the Naval Estimates.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE: 1 Prime Minister Also..Accepts..
RoGoy, December 11th. Acceptance by the Prince of Wales and Mr. Baldwin, Prime Minister, of in- vitations to Canada next year, when the diamond jubilee of the Confederation will be celebrated was announced by Lord Willingdon, Governor-General, ir bis speech from the Throne at the opening of the Canadian Parliament at Ottawa yesterday.
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FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE,
REMARKABLE. DIMINUTION THROUGHOUT BRITAIN.
ROBY, December 11th. A remarkable diminution in foot and
ventured and only one out of twelve incoming vessels docked,
The Majestic, with 2,300 aboard, was, delayed sailing for elevan hours.
RUBBER RESTRICTION.
AN OFFICIAL " WARNING ** TO CEYLON:
COLOMBO, December 10th. With reference to the motion of the. Legislature, stating that the Council is of opinion that Ceylon should now stand out from the rubber restriction, the read- justment of which in the recent instruc- tions from the Secretary of State, is un- economic for Ceylon, Mr. Amery has telegraphed warning against the serious effects on the industry if Ceylon. aban doned rubber restrictions, leading to an immediate fall in prices which would hit Ceylon in the same degree as others. Ha declares that the maintenance of pro- sperous conditions for rubber producers is a matter of real importance from the Empire viewpoint, hence our aim, arged by producers and users alike, is to stabilise the price, and that such stability must be sought at a profitable level in order to encourage cultivation and- promote research. He point out that the new scale precludes any alteration bafore
extended, Mr. Amery promises full con siderations to any proposals advanced by Ceylon..
Referring to the failure hitherto, owing to lack of supplies, to begia construction of the projected 6,000,000 cuble feet air ships, Mr. Wilbur observes that some concern is felt by air officials because the supply of helium obtainable at the plant at Fort Worth, Texas, isdwindling.
The report records a notable improve- LONDON, December 11th. ment in anti-aircraft gunnery and an The Board of Trade returns for nounces that powder-propelled catapults November show imports £113,993,000, an are being installed in battleships for increase of £279,000 compared with launching observation and October, and exports £53,003,000, a de planes. Mr. Wilbur describes the generalmouth disease throughout Britain was
scouting crease of £113,000 compared with October. health of the United States Navy as ex declared yesterday by Mr. Walter Gunin next November, but before the period is
cellent, the daily sick making a total of under "three; and the desertions are the ass, inister of Agriculture, thorough lowest on record,
ly to have justified the embargo on the importation of foreign carcasses. Hitherto, whenever the disease had in- creased, in the five nearest continental countries a similar tendency had been ap- parent as in England. This year owing, he believed, to the embargo which cut England adrift from continental" in- fection fewer outbreaks had occurred here than at any time since the disease be came serious six years ago, despite in- creases on the Continent. The embargo would be maintained, as the whole state of Europe made it necessary for the protection of British livestock.
MARSHAL CHANG TSO LIN'S INAUGURATION.
SOLEMN CEREMONY AT PEKING.
C-IN-C. OF THE ANKUOCHUN. Marshal Chang Teo Lin formally assumed office as Commander-in-Chief of the Ankuochun at 4 o'clock on the after noon of December 1st. The ceremonies were, says the Peking & Tientsin Times, most impressive and solemn. With Generala Chang Hauch Liang and Han Lin Chun standing on each side, Marshal Chang stood before a sacrificial table an
After bowing to Heaven a prayer was read by Mr. Cheng Chien avowing ac- ceptance of the responsibility to exter- minate the Reds and deliver the people and save the nation. The Marshal then knelt down and prayed, and after warda retired to change his civilian costume. In full military uniform be again appeared before another table, where the ceremony for the opening of his new seal was conducted. Two cer- tificates appointing Generals Sun Chuan Fang and Chang Tsung Ching as Vice- Commanders-in-Chief of the Ankuochun were then brought up for application of the seal, and the appointment of the Tupans of the various Allied provinces to the same post would be made by the Com- mander-in-Chief later.
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ILLICIT LIQUOR SELLING. DEPORTATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA.
CARE TOWN, December 12th. Sixteen men and one woman, from the Transvaal, all of whom were British, have been deported under the Immigration Act, chiefly owing to charges against them of illicit liquor selling.
Probably selling liquer to natives, an infringement of South which act is African Union law.]
MEXICO AND U.S.A...
CALLES.
NOBEL PEACE PRIZE.
THE AWARD.
ARMSTRONG-WHITWORTH'S
AFFAIRS.
CIRCULAR TO THE SHAREHOLDERS.
LONDON, December 11th. Following a recens unfavourable report disclosing great losses, due mostly to
methods of post-war
transferring activities to ordinary industrial enter- prises, the directors cf Armstrong-Whit- worth have circularised shareholders stating that approximately £10,00,000
in "undertakings foreign to the original business on which no return had been made or was likely to be for some time and appealing to second and consolidated mortgage stockholders, and others in- volved to the extent of nearly £7,000, for a modification of existing -arrange- ments.
Mr. Locker Lampson said: The out standing amount of that portion of the three Chinese Government Loans secured which on the revenues of the Maritime Customs which candles and incense were burning! THE SENATE UPHOLD PRESIDENT HOW THE RECIPIENTS RECEIVED from the Company's capital was invested
TAL floated in London ap proximates £14,500,000. The total British holding of all such Loans, of whatever issue, are impossible to determine but can be estimated at £20,000,000. Under present conditions, there is no other source from which payment could be made except the Customs revenues. His Majesty's Government has every desire to see the maintenance intact of the Maritime Customs Administration, whose excellent services the Chinese nation as a whole, they believe, are fully appre ciated by China.”
General Tang Up to His Old Tricks,
SHANGHAI, December 11th. In a message from Iehang it is reported that General Yang Sen endeavoured to commandeer British and American vessels to convey troops down the river, but the presence of foreign gunboats and the intervention of the British Consul obtain- ed the withdrawal of his soldiers.
Seizes Italian Vessel,
The Chinese troops subsequently pro- seeded down the river in Chinese trans. parts and an Italian vessel which was scized.
BERLIN, December 10th. Standard Q1 Employees' Strike. The disarmament of the fortresses in Latest information from Hankow, East Germany and the export of war Reuter's message continues, is to the material are the outstanding points re-effect that the situation remains very quiring adjustment according to the quiet, the only incident of any impor Big Five'a discussions at Geneva." tance being a strike at the Standard Oil The newspapers allege that Britain has Company's installation at Tan Shia demanded the prohibition of the export | Chee, of a number of unfinished steel products American gunboats have been sent on the ground that they can be used for down to guard the installation during military purposes, whereas the Germans the period of the strike. contend that such prohibition will be the death blow to many factories and hint that commercial considerations are be hind Britain's attitude.
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Experts Appointed.
GENEVA, December 11th. The Council of the League of Nationa has decided that the expert committee to draft the international conventions to deal with counterfeiting shall consist of M. Pospisil, the Acting Chairman of the Finance Committee, and representatives. of the Banque de France, the Reichsbank, the Schweizerische Bankverein and the Argentine National Bank
Great Britain, Belgium, Italy and Rumania are appointing experts in international criminal law; Australia, the United States and the Netherlands are.appointing representatives of their respective public prosecutors.
Military Control In Germany.
GENEVA, December 11th. An agreement was reached by, the re- presentatives of Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, Japan and Germany at a private meeting of the Council, after all-day discussions, on the question of military control in Germany.
A Hitch.
GENEVA, December 12th. A hitch has arisen in the German dis- armament discussions and no agreement reached,
Briand has not received final instructions from Paris, where the Cabinet is divided. Therefore the deci- eive meeting of six Powers, which was to be held to-night has been postponed till to-morroN."
Mr. Chen Calls on British Minister. A delegation from Canton headed by Mr. Eugene Chen, Acting. Minister for Foreign Affairs, arrived in Hankow yes- terday, on the Butterfeld & Swire Isteamer, Wooring.
After the assumption of his new_post, General Sun Chuan Fang, Chang Tus Chang, Chu Yu Pu and other prominent personages called on the Marshal to offer their congratulations. Marshal Chang made a short speech which was responded to by General Chang Tsung Chang and others Later a circular telegram an nouncing Marshal Chang's assumption of office was broadcast, the following being a part of it:
Acceptance Under Pressure. Recently owing to political chaos, been disturbed, social orders have fallacious principles spread and foreign aid invited by the lawless characters, thereby bringing about war in the various regions and serious distress to the people. The country will cease to be a country should they be allowed to con- tinue their activities.
MEXICO CITY, December 11th.- The Senate has unanimously adopted a resolution supporting President Calles' stand in the controversy with the United States, asserting that it is a just and patriotic defence of Mexico's sovereignty and laws,
U.S. PROHIBITION LAW.
WASHINGTON, December 11th The House of Representatives has, by 140 votes against 12, passed the 'rohibi tion appropriation
(THROUGH RAUTER'S AGENCY.]
EMPEROR OF JAPAN.
CONDITION CAUSES GRAVE ANXIETY.
PRINCE CHICHIBU RETURNING.
TOKYO, December 11th. The condition of the Emperor is causing grave anxiety.
H.1.H. Prince Chichibu is expected to reach Tokyo vid Vancouver on January 20th. His Imperial Highness' attendants are accompanying him, although it has been found necessary to leave a certain amount of baggage in London.
The Latest Buillatin,
ToxYo, December 19th. A bulletin states that the Emperor is apparently exhausted and has no ap- petite. The Prince Regent will travel to Hayama to-morrow to visit his father.
. (BRITISH WIRKIZES BERVICE.") Cancels Visit to King of Spain.
I have just received a joint telegram from General San Chuan Fang and his colleagues requesting me to assume the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Ang kucchan in order to lead the Allied forces
BUGBY, December 11th, to protect the country and pacify the
In consequence of the Emperor of people, in view of the critical situation Later in the day, Mr. Chen called ou and the spread of lawlessness. Being Japan'a serious illness, Prince Chichibu. Mr. Miles Lampson, the new British ignorant and incompetent, I have declin his second son, is returning home from Minister, aboard H.M.S. Petersfield, theed the offer many times without result. London. He expects to leave early next Under such circumstances at a moment week travelling vid Canada. The Prince Admiral's yacht.
of imminent danger to the nation.I have has just completed his first term as an been forced to venture to accept the re- undergraduate at Magdalen College, sponsibility befalling upon a citizen, by Oxford, and had intended to proceed on assuming the post of the Commander-in-Monday to Madrid on a visit to the King Chief of the Ankuochun on the latin-of Spain. This arrangement was can
celled last night. atant in Tientsin
Southern Government and Surtaxes.
SHANGHAI, December 11th,
A Japanese telegram from Peking states that Sir F. Aglen has received reports from the Customs at Hankow, Changshh and Kinkiaag to the effect that the Southern Government intends to levy surtaxes on imports and exports in those cities.
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SHANTUNG'S PARCELS' TAX. ENFORCED BY THE MILITARY.
MERCHANTS PROTEST.
Caroo, December 11th. The Shantung military authorities commenced to-day the collection of a goods tax" of about two per cent. on all inward and outward parcels. tena
Owing to the post office refusing" to deliver or accept parcels until the tax is paid, it is impossible for Chinese and foreigners to avoid payment.
It is reported that the tax will be ax tended to freight shipments next week. Merchants and the Chamber of Com merce are protesting
The whole country has suffered tre- mendously from wars created by the lawless characters. Military discipline -and social order are to be strictly main- tained whenever and wherever the An kuochun army goes, its object being the salvation of the nation, and the people will not in the least be molested.
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SWEDISH ROYALTY.
WELCOMED TO MADRAS.
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MADBAS, December 11th. 4 have both in the army service for The Swedish missionaries and others half of my life and overwhelmed with all staying with the Governor welcomed the sorts of unpleasant experiences. My only Crown Prince and Princess of Sweden objective is to pisce the country on an on their arrival, on their visit everlasting safe foundation and I enfer- India, "during which they will be the tain no ambition for personal interests guests of the Government. I will consult the talented and intelligent bu men of the country in the solution of all INTER-VARSITY COMPETITIONS. national affairs, as soon as the campaign is concluded, so that a true Democratic
OXFORD DO WELL, Republic may be established and the de scendants of the most civilized and beavenly-blessed, race, may be saved from the prey of food and beasts" (fallaci- ous influence), and the derision and con- tempt of the world. This is what my innate mind wishes to accomplish, etc.
December 11th. At Farningham in the Inter-Varsity Cross-Country 7 miles race Oxford beat Cambridge. At Queen's Club, in Squash Racquets, Oxford beat Cambridge in four
matches to one."
RUGBY, December 11th. Interviewed at Geneva yesterday, on the award to him jointly with General Dawes of the 1925 Nobel Prize, Sir Aus tea Chamberlain expressed appreciation of the honour because it set a seal of international approbation on "the peace work done at Locarno. He added "The representatives of the seven Powers coo- tributed to the results there obtained. claimed is due to M. Briand and Dr. The largest share of whatever merit is Stresemaan and it doubles my pleasure that in awards my name is associated with theirs."
Dr. Stresemann emphasised his grati- feation at being the first German to whom the prize has ever been awarded and hoped that the future would justify the expectations of the present;
M. Briand said: . For the past two years
Sir Austen Chamberlain, Dr. Stresemann, myself and colleagues have worked continuously to preserve the peace of Europe and the world. I hope that history will show that the, award was not misplaced."
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] DIVORCE CASES.
·RESTRICTING BILL PASSES THIRD READING.
LONDON, December 10th. After an animated debate, the House of Commons agreed to the third reading of the Judicial Proceedings Bill, the tion of certain matter in connection with object of which is to prevent the publico
divorce enses which might be injurious to public morals.
"[SHITISH WIRELESS SERVICE).
TRADING WITH RUSSIA.
AUSTRIA'S PRESIDENT
GOVERNMENT.
VIENNA, December 11th, A credit insurance organisation, with a capital of £150,000 is being formed under Government auspices for the pur- pose of safeguarding business with Russia.
CUBAN SUGAR RESTRICTION.
PRESIDENT'S · DECREE.
HAVANA, December 11th. President Machado's long waited decree with regard to the sugar crop was issued at midnight.
It restricts the crop to 4,500,000 tona and empowers the Secretary of Agrical- "ture to limit each, mill's output
OBITUARY.
A GREAT FRENCH· LITTERATEUR,
PARIS, December 12th. The French scademician and poet, Jean' Richepin, is dead.
In succession to Engineer-Captain' E. G. Pallot, D.8.0., whose two years will. KUCHY, December 10th.
shortly expire, Engineer-Captain W: H.» third reading of a Bill which regulates Chief Engineer of the Dockyard. He has The House of Commons passed the Michell has been selected for the post of the publication of reports of judicial hitherto been First Assistant to the in such manner as to pre-Engineer Manager af Chatham, for which proceedings vent injury to public morals The Bill duty Engineer-Commander F. G. Brown.. provides that in proceedings for divorce, late of the cruiser Colombo, has been nullity of marriage judicial separa appointed. In the war Engineer-Capt. tion, nothing shall be published except Michell was Engineer Commander of the the names and addresses of the parties, cruiser Southamption. He will arrive in the grounds on which the proceedings are Hong Kong on February 4th by the P. brought and resisted, the submissions in &.0. &L. Mantua, points of law on the Judge's summing up, the jury's findings and judgment..
·ITALY AND GERMANY.
THE NEW TREATY.
H.E. the Governor in Council has ordered, under section 2 of the Rating (Refunda) Ordinance, 1928, Ordinance No. 3 of 1928, that refund of rates for the fourth quarter of the year 1928 be made in any case where, although a tenement has not been wholly vacant, two or more Ruany, December 10th foors thereof have been vacant during Regarding the Geneva report that Italy the whole any month in the said quarter and Germany have drafted the terms of Such refund will not be of the whole of Treaty of Arbitration and Concilia the rates attributable to such vacant tion, which is now ready for signature. floors but will be made having regard it is understood in London that the to the allowance in the assessment for measure comes within the framework of partial vacancy: No refund of rates for the Locarno agreements and is quite the said quarter will be made in any unexceptionable.The new case where such rates have not been paid The Times say's The new Treaty in advance as required by the Rating differs in no essential respect from these Ordinance, 1901. The public is warned which Germany has already signed with that no concession can be claimed or Poland, Esthonia, Switzerland, and other expected in respect of any period after
the fourth quarter of 1926.
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